Interview with Paolo Virzì, director of ‘Five Seconds’: “Italy is still a very sexist country, in that we are similar to Spain”

Director Paolo Virzì recently discussed his work and social perspectives, noting that Italy remains a heavily patriarchal society, a cultural trait he believes it shares with Spain.

Virzì, who debuted in the 1990s with "La bella vida," has established himself as a prolific filmmaker in Italy with credits including "Vacaciones de agosto" and "Los" (as referenced in the provided materials).